There’s not much I can add to these. John Buscema was a very nice guy. Never mind where he stands in the pantheon of Marvel Artists. Vinnie Colletta was smooth as silk—Both of these guys were tippy-top names in the comic business. And for good reason. John’s pencils were effortless. So good, he was chosen to illustrate the book about comic art (How To Draw Comics The Marvel Way) Vinnie seemed to be able to ink upside-down and underwater. They were the epitome of comic artists, very good and very fast.

I would be remiss if I did not remind everyone that this shot was taken in Editor In Chief Jim Shooter’s office! He’s another legendary figure, but the “one shot… two—uh something” needed to be satisfied.

y, remember the time you erased a whole army that I drew?” Pointed out John. “Yeah, I was very prolific,” stated Vinnie.

And what were they doing in the office that day? Who can say… negotiating a contract, handing in big jobs, or going out for a nice lunch with Jim and maybe an Editor. Whatever legends do.